Little Rock-Pine Bluff,AR
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
The News Reporter collects, analyzes and presents
facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for
all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news
consumers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Reports news stories for broadcast,
describing the background and details of events.
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Arranges interviews with people who
can provide information about stories.
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Reviews copy and corrects errors in
content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and
formatting guidelines.
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Reviews and evaluates notes taken
about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
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Determines a story’s emphasis, length
and format, and organizes material accordingly.
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Researches and analyzes background
information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and
accurate information.
·
Gathers information about events
through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news,
sports, artistic, social or other functions.
·
Pitches stories to news managers and
news producers which are relevant to the local community.
·
Receives assignments and evaluates
leads and tips to develop story ideas.
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Discusses issues with producers and/or
news managers to establish priorities or positions.
·
Checks reference materials such as
books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
·
Revises work to meet editorial
approval or to fit time requirements.
·
Shoots and edits news events and news
reports.
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Produces and presents reports for all
platforms.
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Ensures that all content meets company
standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
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Writes stories for the web and other
eMedia platforms.
·
Interacts with viewers/users on social
media sites.
·
Performs special projects and other
duties as assigned.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s
degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and work related experience.
Fluency
in English.
Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Minimum
two years’ experience in news reporting. (More or less depending on market
size.)
Superior
on-air presence.
Proficiency
with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other
office equipment.
Ability
to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
Valid
driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility
to work any shift.
REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Reporter must be able to sit, conduct
telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct
face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without
supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in
close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather
conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Reporter must be able to lift,
set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle,
control or feel objects, tools or controls.
Repetitive movements are required.
Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
conditions.
If interested, email
resume and reel to [email protected] or mail it to
Ernie Paulson,
KARK-KLRT
1401 W. Capitol Ave
Suite 104
Little Rock, Arkansas,
72201
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar